A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C.
Longboarders are not very happy in the District of North Vancouver with proposed changes to the existing bylaw that includes increasing fines from $35 to $100 for reckless riders and giving police the authority to impound a longboard for 24 hours.
After three months of fighting by residents of 32 Avenue over a letter of support from the City of Surrey to have big trucks moved off their street, Mayor Dianne Watts has finally sent a note to TransLink. Unfortunately, certain residents feel its message wasn’t strong enough.
The BC Hydro smart meter saga continues as Port Alberni council members vote 55 per cent in favour of a moratorium on their installation.
Stench from composting in Chemainus’ industrial park has council sniffing at bylaw changes to plug future odour problems, North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure says.
Bad news for White Rock dog owners as the plea to allow their pets on the promenade falls through.
After a 57-year separation a new association is trying to reunify the Township and City of Langley.
The Tsawwassen First Nation’s decision to build a Metrotown-esque shopping district on its treaty land near the ferry terminal seems to be just the beginning as more urban First Nations either sign new treaties or pursue business ventures on their reserves without treaties. Metro Vancouver members worry that these plans may run contrary to regional goals and compound sprawl, traffic and other challenges.
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